The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering the Teacher on the Public Lands (TPL) Program, a grant designed to provide invaluable professional development experiences for educators. This grant is for teachers seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of public lands resources. Participants will serve as student interns at BLM Hands on the Land (HOL) sites, gaining firsthand immersive experiences. The program’s core purpose is to empower teachers to enrich their students with a clearer understanding of these vital resources and to develop practical, engaging activities for classroom use throughout the academic year. Ultimately, this initiative aims to foster a greater connection between students and public lands.
Opportunity ID: 239089
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00175 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Teacher on the Public Lands (TPL) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to make an award to a known recipient. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to provide professional development experiences for teachers by placing them as student interns at BLM Hands on the Land (HOL) sites. The program will allow teachers to fully explore BLM public lands, to enrich his/her students with a clearer understanding and appreciation of public lands resources, and develop activities that will be used in the classroom during the school year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Clayton
Grants Management Officer Phone 202-912-7098 Email:lisa_clayton@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The modification is to change the closing date. | Aug 21, 2013 | |
| Aug 21, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00175 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Teacher on the Public Lands (TPL) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to make an award to a known recipient. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to provide professional development experiences for teachers by placing them as student interns at BLM Hands on the Land (HOL) sites. The program will allow teachers to fully explore BLM public lands, to enrich his/her students with a clearer understanding and appreciation of public lands resources, and develop activities that will be used in the classroom during the school year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Clayton
Grants Management Officer Phone 202-912-7098 Email:lisa_clayton@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00175 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Teacher on the Public Lands (TPL) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to make an award to a known recipient. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to provide professional development experiences for teachers by placing them as student interns at BLM Hands on the Land (HOL) sites. The program will allow teachers to fully explore BLM public lands, to enrich his/her students with a clearer understanding and appreciation of public lands resources, and develop activities that will be used in the classroom during the school year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Clayton
Grants Management Officer Phone 202-912-7098 Email:lisa_clayton@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 239089 Full Announcement-1 -> noi new award.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lisa Clayton Grants Management Officer Phone 202-912-7098 Email: lisa_clayton@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00182344 | Aug 02, 2013 | Sep 04, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
239089 SF424-2.0.pdf
239089 Project-1.1.pdf
239089 Budget-1.1.pdf
239089 SF424A-1.0.pdf
239089 SF424B-1.1.pdf